100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp Lit (1 Viewer)

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I offer results-focused tutoring in the humanities. I love to share my passion for language, culture and history. I can help you develop sophisticated, thoughtful ideas and a stylish, personal writing style.

High school studies:

UAI (2008): 100. First in Course in three subjects. State rankings in four other subjects.

Advanced English 98 (13th in the state)
English Extension 1 49*
English Extension 2 50 (2nd in the state)*
Comparative Literature (TOP OF COURSE)

Modern History 99 (TOP OF COURSE)*
History Extension 49 (4th in the state)

Society and Culture 100 (TOP OF COURSE)
Drama 98 (4th in the state)*

*Studied in 2007 as an accelerated student

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ebos/static/TAINC_2007_12.html
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ebos/static/FSTIC_2008_12.html

University studies:
Bachelor of Arts in History, English and Philosophy at the University of Sydney (HD average)

Other relevant experience:
-two years experience as a tutor
-three years experience as a debating coach
-World Universities Debating Championships Grand Finalist
-Member of the Australian Schools Debating Team
-National Champion of the Plain English Speaking Award
-Rostrum Voice of Youth National Champion

Services offered:

For HSC students

- regular weekly tutoring (for individuals and groups)
- intensive clinics
- tailored public speaking coaching for oral tasks
- study guides
- practice exam feedback

For Year 9 and 10 students

- pre-HSC skills course
- personalised public speaking and debating coaching

For tutoring colleges

- curriculum design and program construction

Subjects offered: English (Standard, Advanced, Ext 1, Ext 2), History (Modern, Extension), Society and Culture, Drama (Theory).

Rates: by negotiation

Location: I prefer to tutor at my home near the University of Sydney but will travel if required.

Contact: daniel.s.swain@gmail.com

Thanks for reading and good luck,
Daniel Swain

 

[Dylanamali]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

Incredible marks.. possibly the highest aggregate in HSC history??
And i though Jaysonn was the highest I'd ever seen.. wow.

 

[mnmaa]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

What a beast. This makes my physics and chemistry state rankings look like mere childs play...

 

[Drongoski]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

The God of Humanities.

 

[fronttoback]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

Thanks guys! (And thanks to all of the people who got in contact re:tutoring). Have some space left for more tutees.

 

[hojiy]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

Hey, can you tell me
a) where you tutor
b) what texts you tutor for english

Thank you (PS, enable your PM!)

 

[iRuler]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

Excellent results!

 

[juliastegner]

Re: 100 UAI. State Rankings: Adv Eng, Eng Ext 2, Mod Hist, Hist Ext, SaC, Drama, Comp

woah.